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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.88, 1,768.71 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.88, 1,768.71 and 399.33 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.88 : 1,768.71 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.88/1,768.71 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.88x = 1,768.71 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.88x = 706,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,307.36/1,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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